Talia Hibbert is quickly turning into one of my favorite authors of all time. I have previously loved and reviewed the first novel in this series, Get a Life, Chloe Brown, so I figured I needed to come back to review this equally heartwarming sequel. I had some pretty high expectations after how much I loved the first one, but trust me this lived up to it and so much more. I think I’m going to need to tackle all of Talia Hibbert’s backlist because if I enjoy those books even half the amount that I have enjoyed this series so far, then it’ll be totally worth it.
Hibbert has a talent for writing diverse and snarky female heroines, which made me love Dani as our lead. She was quirky and sarcastic, but not in an “I’m not like other girls” type of way. She is unique and secure in her own life, which I appreciate because I always love seeing women who care so much about their work in books. From the lives of the Ph.D. students I know, this seems to be a pretty accurate representation of their hectic lives. She was quite hesitant to let Zaf in, which is understandable given her past and her passion for her work. Dani’s reluctance towards relationships did last quite a while throughout this book, which at times made the pacing feel slower than I’d like because the relationship was not always progressing. However, I feel like this is a realistic depiction of the struggle a woman who has always been so career-oriented goes through.
This book balances more complex topics along with the romance in one of the most eloquent ways I have ever seen. Overall, this was just a joy. I still think I like Get a Life, Chloe Brown more, but this is a very, very close second.
If you have not picked up this series yet, I highly recommend it!
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